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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

If you need Buggy or Wagon Har-
ness, Buggy Whips, or Collars, give
]. w. Bryan call. He also keeps in
stock Rein Holders and Lap Rugs,
price of the latter is from IS cents to
S5. 90 each.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The Governor has appointed George
]. Hampton Justice Of the Peace for
the Fifth Ward Of Calcasieu parish,
vice R. B. Msbry, deceased. Mr..
Hampton has also been appointed Q
notary public for this parish.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The oyster supper and fair given by
the Ladies' Library Society of Jen-
nings, on Christmas afternoon and
evening, was in every way a success.
The gross receipts amounted to $40.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For $3.50, at Leon Viterbo's, you
can find the genuine "French Kid"
Ladies Button Boots, superior to any
IS shoe. Call and convince yourself
before going elsewhere.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
For Sale or Rent.

THAT neat Cottage residence, with
l. grounds, outbuildings, Orange and othey
fruit tress, lii Bagdad, near Lake Charles,
formerly owned by w. ID. Jenkins. Apply
or to their agent, Geo. II. Wells, Esq, Lake
Charles, La. feb-7-'S5-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The largest, the best and the cheap
est assortment of Holiday Goods ever
brought to Lake Charles, and every
one buying one dollars worth of same,
will have a chance in fonr prizes, at
w. p. THoMAs'.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Miss Rial has just closed a two
weeks engagement in New Orleans.
The press Of that city give her the
highest praise.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
LAKE HOUSE.
ArrlynIs for tIae Week.

ArrAVMEs AOF INC WeeKs
Paul G. Wyeet, New Orleans; Grover and
Sam Jones, Perry Platt aud wife, Topeka;
Perry K. Plat, Topeka; John w. Turner
Woodbury., N. j.; N. Prentice, Welsh H
Prentice, Welsh; Daniel penler, Minnesota
ton: o. Malet, N. Iberia; G. s. Anderson, Or.
anpe; D. E. Sweet, jennings; G. H. Smith
Iowa Rev. 8. Milford, Galveston, O. B.
Gravas Orange
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

We are glad TO sec our esteemed fell
low townsman, District Attorney Kear-
ney, again on the streets. after several
weeks illness.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
The white is King.

Our readers must not forget that
j. w. Bryan is agent for and sells the
celebrated improved White machine.
This machine cannot be surpassed by
any in the market.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Mr.. Koarney, the interchangeable rep.
resenlatiye Of J. @. Horter q Co., Of
New Orleans, viii be in Lake Charles
in few days prepared to I'll all orders
in his line of business.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

You can buy a New Home Sewing
Machine cheaper now than they have
ever been sold, at the New Orleans
Cheap Store. G. RAwIrzKY.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

MessFs, Dan Lawrence and Il. i.
Miller, Of Jennings, were in town last
Monday, and dropPed-in to pay their
respccts to the RcHo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The Lights o London was put on
the boards At Fricke's Opera House
Christmas night, and the house wAS
damned from PIT to dome, Tho piece
was toIsrably fsirly.Fendered, but the
different scenes weFe cnt 50 short that
one cogId Tell but little as 70 It's real
merits,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The costumes worn by Miss Louise
Rial in aFortune's Foop are by Worth,
OF Paris.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

We have been so overrun with job
work during the past week, that our
local reporter has had but little time
to give to his department.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

have a few more Ladies Cloaks
and Jerseys left, and in order to clear
them out l will sell them regardless of
cost. G, RAwITZKY,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

As the days are getting shorter, you
had better buy one of those two-dollar
Lamps for $l.40, at Leon Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
CoslstabIe's sale.
Hnanr srAs4oa rs. W, 1. HuroHIaa, Ct all

HHNRY STANTON w. W. L. HuToHIAs, OF ais,
10y VIRTUE Of a writ Of TERI Jaeias issued
Id out the Third Justices Court, and TO
me directed, by the Honorable Court afore-
said, III the above numbered and entitled
anlt have seized and win offer for sale, at
public auction to the last and highest bidder,
with the benefit OF apprascment, at the
Court House door OF said parish, In the town
Of Lake Charles, La, on
Thursday. january Q. 1857,
between legal hours, ONE HORSE AMI
BUGGY, belonging To defendant w. l.,
Hntchins 10 satisfy said writ Issued In saif
case,
TeFms-GAsH,
D. 8. A. HARTMAN,
Constable Third Ward, caleasieu Parish, La
Lake Charles, La, Dec. %, I69G.-2t.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
Irsday, .8nmnnry Q. 1851,


That now IA tho lime 10 buy q build,
ing lot while yon can get i On easy
terms, Apply 20 i w. BRyAS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

TIE EoHo wishes It's patrons, one
and all, . prosperous and happy
New YEARl
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

You have Golden opportunity of
getting your painting and papering
done by ]. G. Gonlden.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Ladies, if you want a handsome
dress pattern, call at Gradwohrs and
examine his new stock. He will please
you if you can be suited in town.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
Fer Sale.

II OTS a. ., o. no, 4 II and as In
Il Block ID, situated In the town OF Orange,
Texas, fronting on the Sabine river; the
property Of the Wilson heirs. WIN sell on
easy terms. For further particulars apply at
thss office Liam iSG-tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Have you tried dozen of those
fine Bayou Cook Oysters, at the
Central House
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

D. Bloch Il Bro. pay the highest
market price, in Cash, for Wool, Hides,
Cotton, and all Country Produce.
Sep. lift.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

C. Goulden, House, Sign and Or
namental Painter, Grsiner and Paper
Hanger.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Houses moyed, houses repaired, and
houses built, on shortest notice, BY
Withers a. Daniels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Gradwohl's assortment of Calicoes
Is the handsomest 10 town. just think,
90 yards Of beautiful calico for 81.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Leon Viterbo has the genuine
screwed double soled, Lake Charles
made Shoes, for only $3.50.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Call and see the largest assortment
of Boots and Shoes in town.
LEoH VIFERBo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Get your Ceiling from ]. W. Bryan.
He delivers from l.. O. Decs' shed
wharf at $40 per thousand.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Tho ladies' Of Lake Charles are loud
in their praises of the nice Dress Goods
at ID, Bloch Il Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Gradwohl has Just received large
assortment Of Stoves, which he is sell.
ing low down.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
For sic.

900 LOTS, in the town of Lake Charles,
AOO ranging in price from $50 70 $3.50.
Also, Prairie and Timkered Lands Apply to
KLEINPETER & BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Gradwohl has just received full
supply Of fresh Fancy and Staple Gro.
eeFIes. Give him cali.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
For. ~Aale.

4 ~ ACRES OF LAND, SIX MILES
~ East Of Lake Charles being the
Il Il s. w. 4 of See. 81. TIP. 9 s, 4. 7
West. Apply to j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Wagons and Buggies with and
without tops, also extra shafts, at d,
Block 4 Bros
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Concord and jump seat Buggles,
Galveston Blackboard Vegetable and
Road Carts kept 10 stock and for sale
a rock bottom pFiees by
J, w HKrAE.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
For aale.

30. 600 feet DRESSED CEILING, 1x4,
at SO per thousand, cash also, sone dressed
flooring at SIS per Thousand. Apply 70
j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Gradwohl has just received lot Of
Gents New Orleans Custom Made
Shoes, hand sewed.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Ny stock of Groceries is complete,
and all those wanting first class goods
will consult their own interest by Civ
ing me call. w. P. THOMAS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Ladies Baton Boots with Worked
Button Holes, for $l.76, at Leon
Viterbo's,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The only place in town whore tho
delicious Bayou cook and BarataFia
Oysters can be found i II the Central
House.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Don't forget to call at Leon vi
terbo's and sec the new and immense
Stock of Shoes of all kinds.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

| have received large assortment
of Ladies' and Children's Shoes which
| well sell lower than any other store
in town. G.. RAwITZKY,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
For sale, Cheap.

1HA ACRES of Prairie Land, being s.
i Il Ell, Sec. 10, TIP. 10, s. r. 5 West.
Located three miles from Welsh Station.
Apply to J.W. BRYAN,
ian 10 1885 Lake Charles, Ia.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The largest and most complete stock
Of Hosiery IN Lake Charles, can be
found at IA. Gradw0hPh.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For Glassware, such as mantle orna-
ments, comforts, etc, go to Leon Colt
holds.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Secure seats now for the Grand
Opening Of Williams new Opera
House.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Itch of every kind cured in 80
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by w. A..
KNArP, Druggist, Lake Charles, La.
may-S-1y,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

From now on you can buy Dress
Goods, Cashmeres, etc., at reduced
figures, at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Leon Gotthold has received North
Indiana Butter; best in the Northwest.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Breech and Muzzle Loaders---all styles
and prices--at Murray q Brooks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Nice Casbmeres and Ladies' Dress
Goods, at d. Bloch q Bros, Ut city
prices.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Don't forget that George & Swift
have plenty Of Coal on hand.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
Clans GunsI!

Gents Ready Made Clothing and
handsome suits for boys at Gradwohps.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Novelties in Glassware, at Leon
Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Beautiful Jerseys can be found at
Leon Vertobo's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Five Mackerels for lOe., at Leon
Gottholds.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
ceiling! CeIIingii

New designs in Window Shades, at
Albert's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For the best assortment of Boys and
Girls Shoes, go to Leon Viterbo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Spring and OK Wagons for sale by
j. w, BRYAn.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
angnrtoNYn stage Line.

n GORGE THIELAIANN, Mail Contractor,
NJ will run Hack on the augartawn Mail
Route, carrying passengers and light freight
at reasonable rates. Leaves Lake Charles q
7 a, M, Mondays and Thursdays. arriving A.
BugaFtuwn at II 4, u,, TueadaYs and Fridays,
October aa 1886, III
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Gents Furnishing Goods in endless
variety, at II. GradwohPs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Get your signs painted by ]. G.
Goulden. Shop back Of Meyers Drug
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Bring in your Saddles to the Lake
Charles saddlcry Shop to have them
repaired,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

can q b. BIoch Q Bro.ls.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For good and cheap Groceries
Glassware, ETC., go to Clements.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Daily Picayune, 81 per month, at
Albert & Sons.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Toys and Candies in large variety,
at Leon Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Nice assortment Of Celluloid Collars
and Cuffs, at Leon Viterbo's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

&c. Goulden's paint shop is back
of Meyers Drug Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Call Of D. Bloch & Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Christmas, New Year and Birthday
Cards, at Albert's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

The great Kidney and Liver Cure.
for sale BY VIM MnvEn'
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Call at ID. Bloch n Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
Brackets at Albert & Sons.

Balance Of winter Clothing at cost,
at Marks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

CIsterms ClsGerns ClSterns !
All sizes and of best material, man
ufactured by Withers Il Daniels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Toys, lower than the lowest, at Leon
Gotthold's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Clement is always on hand, and up
with the times on Groceries,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For Boat Spikes, Oakum, Blocks,
Rope, ETC., call on MURRAY q BRooKs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

For Fresh Bayou Cook and Bara-
taria Oysters, go to the Central House.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Baby Rugs, also Smyrna and Brus
sci Rugs, at Albert's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
.SHINGLE MILL
FOR SALE.
situated ON tEae Lake 'FRONT.'
Cor. AS1IO and Front St..

The Machinery consists of one Perkins
Single Machine, one Perkins Bolter, one
Perkins Drag Saw, one Perkins Saw Gum,
mer, two Engines, two Boilers, one Buii
Wheel and Rope, extra Saws, Shafting, Pull
leys and Betting, etc. We will sell the above
at a bargain. The capacity of the mill Is
40, O0O per day of eleven hours. For fur-
ther particulars apply to the undersigned,
corner Ryan aud Pujo streets.
WIN. MEYER Il BRO.
Lake Charles, La, July "a, 1885
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Call at D. Bloch & Bros.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-01-01

Dec 1876
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-02-03
CREsCO, IOWA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1887.

jail the present year at . cost Of $4,000. A
committee has inspected the best Of such in
stitutions in the state, and the Rochester
building will be modelled after the Fergus
Falls prison, and contain sixteen cells.
The House committee on commerce has
reported favorably on the bill Of Congress
Manitoba railroad to build q bridge across
the Red River Of the North at point on
the boundary line between the counties OF
Polk and Mar1hall and the county Of Grand
Forks, OAK.
The Austin State bank has hegun busi-
ness at Austin, Mower Co, with paid up
capital OF $4,000, with the following officers:
President, G. II. Davidson, Of Austin; vice.
president, ]. B. Emerson. Of L. Crosse;
cashier, K E. Shepard, Of Chatdeld; direct
ors, 9. Schlender, r. =. shepard, n. Kings
ley. ]. 3. Emerson, G. H. Davidson.
Gov. Fitx Hugh Leo Of Virginia and sev-
eral gentlemen from that State and Mary
land arrived at st. Paul on Sunday, and
were given . cordial welcome by p. III.
Kelley, Gov. McGill, and other citizens. The
object Of their visit Is said to be real estate
inspection and investment. A banquet was
Monday evening.
Five residents Of Wabasha, MINI, who
had been to Alma, Wis, on the 96th, to At
tend Burns festival and dance, returning
homeward IN sleigh, were struck by d
train Of the Burlington road, Q milo south
Of Nelson. The driver saw the train
coming but thought he would be able 10
cross ahead Of it. The engine struck the
sleigh squarely, demolishing It and throw
ing the occupants into the air. Alex Dream,
age y, engineer on steamboat was killed.
The others were more or less injured. The
horses were killed.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-02-03

SENArE-The credentials OF several Sena
tors elect were reported and placed on file.
The committee on foreign relations reported
favoring the claim of VIM. Webster for in
demnity from the British government for
lands purchased by him in New Zealand be-
fore that government obtained sovereignty
over that country. The resolution reported
by HOar was taken up, ihstIucting the COM
mittee on privileges and elections to investi-
gate the allegations made by three residents
of Washington county, Tex, as to their be-
ing driven from their homes, compelled to
abandon their property, and deprived Of the
right Of suffrage in that county. After q
long discussion the resolution was adopted
by a vote of 81 to 36. The agricultural ex-
perimental station bill was taken up, and
Mr. Hawley proposed q substitute which
was ordered printed. The railroad attorney
bill was taken up, but an executive session
intervened, and it went over.
HcusE-The Senate fisheries bill was re-
ported and referred to the committee on
foreign relations with leave to report at
any time. In committee Of the whole on
the river and harbor bill, Mr.. Nelson, Mimi,
offered a substitute for the whole bill: That
the sum of II, ,5O0, 600 is hereby appropriated
out of any money in the treasury, not
otherwise appropriated, which may be ex-
pended by a board of engineers, consisting
Of the chief of engineers and the four
engineers now senior in the service, either
for the repair, preservation, construction or
completion of such public improvements of
rivers and harbors as shall in their judg-
ment afford practical and important
facilities by water of interstate commerce.
This brought on debate bordering on the
acrimonious, Hepburn, Iowa, Grosvener,
Ohio, charging trick, Nelson and Gilfillan,
Minn:, and La Toilette, Wis, sharply
replying. The committee agreed to the
Nelson substitute, yeas 40, nays q, and it
was reported to the House. The substitute
was rejected by the House, yeas 46, nays
176. The original bill was then ordered en-
crossed and read the third time; yeas l43,
nays ~, and the previous question ordered
on the final passage of the bill.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-02-03

The coil of circumstantial evidence is
environing Lawrence Krug at Chicago,
charged with having poisoned three wives
and stepdaughter to secure insurance
upon their lives.
At three o'clock on the morning of the
23rd, fourteen masked robbers boarded a
Texas and Pacific passenger train at Gordon
Station, Texas, and robbed the mail and ex-
press cars, getting an amount of booty
estimated at $4,000.
1t turns out that the body found in the
Baltimore trunk was that of August Bohle,
a sausage peddler Of New York City, who
was murdered by his partner Edward
Unger, who has been arrested. The motive
was to get possession of 100 in money
which the dead man had.
On Saturday large trunk was shipped
from New York to -. A. Wilson," to
Baltimore by the Adams Express company,
and arrived Sunday. There was no call for
it, and Wednesday such an odor was
emitted from it that it was opened, reveal
ing the body Of man with feet, legs and
left arm cut off and packed in with the
body. There was no head. On the body
was calico shirt, which had on it tha
name &c. Il. Arnold" Several cards were
found in the clothing bearing the name,
s'E. r. Siegel, butcher, Thorp avenue,
Brooklyn, E. D." The body has the appear
ance of young man apparently Of about
one hundred and sixty pounds